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Tell me about the role

The Qld Principal Coaching and Support Service is offered to principals, deputy principals and school leaders in state schools to offer a non-judgmental, collegial space to support themselves, their staff and school during stressful times.

Reporting to the headspace Schools Program Manager, you will provide one on one support utilising strategies such as facilitated reflective practice and psychoeducation to assist with stress management, to support and maintain mental health and improve overall wellbeing for principals, deputy principals and school leaders.

The role also provides training to school leaders that increase knowledge and awareness of the potentially negative impact of traumatic incidents and strategies to support recovery.

Who are we looking for?

You are an engaging and motivated experienced clinician and facilitator individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders and positive working relationships with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

You will have demonstrated experience delivering support programs for leaders or workforces to assist with recovery and/or wellbeing post trauma or critical incident. You will also have exceptional facilitation skills and experience in delivering workshops to school leadership, to support and maintain their mental health and overall wellbeing.

This role will require travel, therefore the incumbent must possess the willingness and capability to travel within Queensland regularly.

What's on offer

In return we offer a flexible and dynamic environment where you can truly make a difference to young Australians, in a highly engaged workplace culture.

The salary for this role is competitive and will be commensurate with skills and experience ($90,000 - $100,000) and generous salary packaging benefits. For information on salary packaging, please go to: www.smartsalary.com.au.

This role requires intra state and interstate travel and is offered until 30 June 2022 in line with our funding term.

Application Process:

The position description can be viewed by clicking on the "Apply Now" button below.

To apply for this position, please complete the application steps which include uploading your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing the following three (3) Key Selection Questions. Please limit your response to these questions to no more than 300 words per question.

Key Selection Questions:

1. What is your experience in conducting supportive conversations following a critical incident?
2. What is your experience in delivering training/education to school leaders on self-care and stress management techniques?
3. What are some key characteristics in engaging school leaders in a wellbeing program? Drawing on your experience and/or observation, describe some of the challenges and opportunities you might face.

Please note: We will be shortlisting candidates and conducting interviews as applications come through so please submit your interest as soon as possible.

For more information: Please contact Lisa Greene, headspace Schools Program Manager [email protected], using the subject line: Queensland Principal Coaching and Support Service Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.